Understanding solid state physics
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Understanding solid state physics
CRC Press, c2010
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Enables students to easily grasp basic solid state physics principles
Keeping the mathematics to a minimum yet losing none of the required rigor, Understanding Solid State Physics clearly explains basic physics principles to provide a firm grounding in the subject. The author underscores the technological applications of the physics discussed and emphasizes the multidisciplinary nature of scientific research.
After introducing students to solid state physics, the text examines the various ways in which atoms bond together to form crystalline and amorphous solids. It also describes the measurement of mechanical properties and the means by which the mechanical properties of solids can be altered or supplemented for particular applications. The author discusses how electromagnetic radiation interacts with the periodic array of atoms that make up a crystal and how solids react to heat on both atomic and macroscopic scales. She then focuses on conductors, insulators, semiconductors, and superconductors, including some basic semiconductor devices. The final chapter addresses the magnetic properties of solids as well as applications of magnets and magnetism.
This accessible textbook provides a useful introduction to solid state physics for undergraduates who feel daunted by a highly mathematical approach. By relating the theories and concepts to practical applications, it shows how physics is used in the real world.
Features:
Uses an accessible writing style and format, offering journalistic accounts of interesting research
Contains worked examples, self-test questions, and a helpful glossary of frequently used terms and offers further reading, web links, and other resources on www.crcpress.com
Includes derivations of key equations and reviews of essential physics in the appendices
Solutions manual available upon qualifying course adoption
Table of Contents
Introduction
Crystal Clear: Bonding and Crystal Structures
The Rejection of Perfection: Defects, Amorphous Materials, and Polymers
Stressed Out: The Mechanical Properties of Solids
In, Out, Shake It All About: Diffraction, Phonons, and Thermal Properties of Solids
Unable to Resist: Metals, Semiconductors, and Superconductors
Chips with Everything: Semiconductor Devices and Dielectrics
Living in a Magnetic World: Magnetism and Its Applications
Appendix A: Some Useful Maths
Appendix B: Vibrations and Waves
Appendix C: Revision of Atomic Physics
Appendix D: Revision of Quantum Mechanics
Appendix E: Revision of Statistical Mechanics
Appendix F: Glossary of Terms
Index
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